The role will be regionally based in the recruitment 'zone' of North Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Essex (these regions may change over time, as directed by University management). As such you must be based in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire or Berkshire. We will not be considering applications outside of these areas. You will be expected to spend one day a fortnight at the East Park Terrace Campus in Southampton.

The Senior Student Recruitment Officer (Regional) will be responsible for the successful delivery of student recruitment activities within their respective region. You will need to be a highly motivated individual with the ability to deliver an effective student recruitment strategy with a focus on key recruitment targets, and to raise the profile, brand and reputation of the University in that region. They will work with key stakeholders including careers advisors, teachers, and senior leaders to promote the University’s offer to schools, colleges, and students, and to attend targeted recruitment events in their region, and across the UK. This is a full-time permanent role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK Student Recruitment team at Solent University. The successful candidate will provide a pivotal role in ensuring the University meets its targets regarding high quality student recruitment, ensuring the financial sustainability of the University.

You will also be required to travel substantially throughout the UK attending large-scale recruitment events such as UCAS Discovery, UK University Search, and others. As such a full UK driver's licence is required.

Key duties and responsibilities:

To create and deliver engaging workshops and talks to inform and educate those thinking of attending higher education
To manage relationships with key contacts and stakeholders at target FE schools and colleges
To represent the University at key events throughout the cycle
To attend a variety of on-campus recruitment events, including open days, applicant experience days, and clearing
Manage a small budget allocation to support key events within your zone
Utilise the University's CRM platform to ensure that all leads are captured successfully and moved along the prospect/ applicant pipeline
With the help of your manager, create and report on a zonal recruitment strategy to ensure all activity meets CPA and ROI expectations
To be responsible for the drafting and sending of a monthly newsletter to school and college stakeholders
To maintain the schools and colleges liaison section of the website
In time to take ownership over a limited zonal expansion into the East and West Midlands

Please use the ‘Details of relevant experience’ section of the application form to explain your suitability for the role. We recommend that you make frequent references to the key duties and responsibilities, and the Job Description. A CV alone will not suffice.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rhys Phillips at rhys.phillips@solent.ac.uk

Closing date: 28 January 2025.

Solent University offers an excellent benefits package.

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